A Different Way to Explore
Sitka is the perfect hub for off-the-island adventuring and sightseeing , and seaplanes allow visitors access to Southeast Alaska locations that larger airplanes cannot reach .
Aboard a seaplane , visitors can take a flight from Sitka to neighboring communities , such as Kake , Prince of Wales Island , Haines , and Skagway . Adventurous anglers can schedule a charter to remote fishing spots , and wildlife enthusiasts can take in the sheer beauty and raw wilderness of Southeast Alaska on a flightseeing tour .
Alaska Seaplanes , a gold-standard company , prides itself on offering scheduled flights as well as charter options to visitors and commuters . Guests can sit back as expertly trained pilots comfortably take off and land pontoon and wheeled aircraft . Visitors can hop aboard flights to and from Sitka with daily flights to Juneau , Petersburg , and even Whitehorse . The company carries passengers , freight , US mail , and UPS shipments as well as offers charter flights throughout Southeast Alaska , Canada , and the Pacific Northwest . And with one of the company ’ s co-owners , Mike Stedman , being born and raised in Sitka , Alaska Seaplanes is sure to help you experience Southeast Alaska like a local .
If you are looking for a local air taxi service to take you to a remote cabin or just for a little sightseeing , check out Baranautica Air Service . Run by a local family out of Port Alexander , Baranautica can help you experience Sitka ’ s backcountry . Guests of Dove Island Lodge can also take advantage of the beauty of Sitka through the lodge ’ s flyout fishing trips and private charter flights .
No matter where your journey takes you , Sitka is the gateway for all your Southeast Alaska wilderness adventures .
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